Mayam to Gram — Gold Weight Converter & Guide
Mayam is the standard gold-weight unit at Malaysian jewellers. Convert between mayam, gram, tael (tahil) and troy ounce below, and see each unit's current value at today's gold price.
Gold unit converter
- Gram3.3300
- Mayam1.0000
- Tael0.0881
- Troy oz0.1071
1 mayam ≈ 3.33 g · 1 tael = 37.7994 g · 1 oz = 31.1035 g. Malaysian goldsmiths commonly quote in mayam — the traditional goldsmith unit.
Standard conversion table
Fixed values (not prices) — Malaysian gold weight standards| Unit | In grams | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 mayam | 3.3300 g | Jeweller standard |
| 1 tael (tahil) | 37.7994 g | Traditional Chinese unit |
| 1 tola | 11.6638 g | Traditional Indian unit |
| 1 troy ounce | 31.1035 g | Kijang Emas 1 oz |
| 1 gram | 0.3003 mayam | ≈ 0.30 mayam |
Value today
At the gold price on 9 Oct 2026- 1 mayam of 916 (22K) gold≈ RM 1,765.33
- 1 mayam of 999 (24K) gold≈ RM 1,927.22
- 1 gram of 916 gold≈ RM 530.13
- 1 gram of 999 gold≈ RM 578.75
Gold weight FAQ
- 1 mayam equals about 3.33 grams — the standard used by jewellers across Malaysia for 916 jewellery.
- 1 tael (or tahil) equals 37.7994 grams (≈ 11.35 mayam), common for bars & investment; 1 tola (Indian unit) = 11.6638 grams.
- The Bank Negara Kijang Emas price is quoted in troy ounces (1 oz = 31.1035 grams) for 999.9 gold.
- The RM/mayam value changes daily with the gold price — the example figures above are estimates at the latest fixing, not a shop's selling price (which adds a workmanship fee).
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1 mayam?
1 mayam is about 3.33 grams — the convention Malaysian goldsmiths use, especially for 916 jewellery. Going the other way, 1 gram is roughly 0.30 mayam.
How much is 1 mayam of 916 gold worth?
About RM 1,765.33 in gold content at today's official fixing. That is the metal value only — a finished piece costs more once the goldsmith's workmanship (upah) is added.
What is a tael (tahil) in grams?
1 tael, also called tahil, is 37.7994 grams. It is a traditional Chinese unit still used for larger amounts, while mayam is the Malay/Acehnese-derived unit used for jewellery.
Why do banks quote gold in troy ounces instead?
Bank Negara prices Kijang Emas in troy ounces (1 oz = 31.1035 grams) because that is the international bullion standard. Goldsmiths quote in mayam or gram because that is what customers buy jewellery in — the same metal, just a different unit.
Is 1 mayam always exactly 3.33 grams?
It is the widely used standard, but there is minor regional variation between goldsmiths. If precision matters for a large purchase, confirm the exact conversion the shop is using before agreeing a price.